In Preaching Articles: "Central Point"

Preaching Isn't About The Preacher

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 25, 2023

Two false assumptions can rob your preaching of power, yet they are easy to make.

Tags: Power, Preaching, audience, preach, seth godin, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

God's Checklist For Preaching Filled With Wisdom

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 10, 2021

"God told us what it looks like if we have his wisdom. It’s a list worth spending some time with."

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The Strange Glory Of Ordinary Things

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2021

John Piper's antidote to keep a preacher from going crazy.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-15

Tags: Glory, Preaching, Ordinary, john piper

Your Congregation Is Fact-Checking Your Preaching (And That's Good News)

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 29, 2023

Up to 38 percent of churchgoing Millennials will do an online search to verify what we say. And many of them are doing it while we’re preaching.

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Four Time-Tested Ways To Outline Your Sermon

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 30, 2023

Brandon Cox reminds us of proven methods--and supplies a new one of his own.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, 1 Samuel 1:11-20, James 3:1-18

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In Times Of Conflict—preach Joy!

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 15, 2025

Regardless of your church's climate, one thing remains true: The preacher's task is to preach with joy, whether the conditions are desirable or undesirable.

Tags: Holy Spirit, Communication, Joy, Preaching, conflict, communication, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Your Preaching Can Help Your Congregation Embrace (Biblical) Change

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 21, 2025

The Scriptures command us to do more than repeat what's already been done, and to look for God to do what He's never done before.

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Tags: Trust, Preaching, embrace, biblical change, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Practical Advice To Preachers And Writers From C S Lewis

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 23, 2025

Whether you are a preacher or an aspiring writer, master communicator C.S. Lewis has some suggestions for you.

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Preachers, Find Your Voice

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 19, 2021

In the days of the church, a major way in which God’s word is revealed to his people is through the regular, ordinary, week-in, week-out ministry of local church pastor-preachers.

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Entertaining Pulpits And The Legacy Of Tethered Preaching

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 30, 2025

There's a big difference between a gifted Bible-expositor and an entertainment-oriented preacher.

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25 Truths This Preacher Needs To Fight The Enemy's Lies

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 20, 2021

"The things you need to hear repeatedly in your walk will probably vary from mine, but these are truths I cling to."

Tags: World, Truth, Preaching, Culture, enemy's lies  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach On Kindness In 5 Minutes And 44 Seconds

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 1, 2025

Here's an outstanding video to introduce any message dealing with kindness or serving others.

Tags: Love, Message, Preaching, Kindness, good samaritan, preaching, love  (view more)  (view less)

15 Sermon Starters For Your Easter Message

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 1, 2021

Let these great thoughts prime the pump for your Easter sermon. Start with great words and develop them uniquely for your congregation.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, John 10:1-18, John 20:1-30, Acts 2:1

Tags: Easter, Message, Preaching, Jesus Christ, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Randy Alcorn: The Hope Of Easter Is That We Will Be Like Him

By SermonCentral .com on Apr 2, 2021

"As Jesus was raised to come back to live on Earth, so we will be raised to come back to live on Earth."

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The Bible Works!

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 7, 2025

Phil Strout: "Everyone has an opinion. And guess what? So does God, and he's communicated it to us."

Tags: Bible, Word of God, Opinion, communicate, phil strout, bible  (view more)  (view less)